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Did you know? July is Disability Pride Month. While this is not recognized as a national holiday, July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) legislation that opened the door to a more inclusive society. For some, Disability Pride Month is recognizing your disability and loving who you are for it; others celebrate the wins in learning to navigate their disability; or some show their support by just listening and elevating disabled voices. Take time this month to reflect, celebrate, and continue to uplift and include those with disabilities at work and in your community. #ADA #DisabilityPrideMonth #HRConsulting #DiversityAndInclusion

Disability Pride Month occurs worldwide in July and has been celebrated in the UK since 2017, having originated in the United States to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990. Read more about Disability Pride Month here: https://lnkd.in/e3Fk9yYf #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityAwareness

Did you know July is Disability Pride Month?! On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed. This month is now dedicated to empowering and encouraging people with disabilities to take pride in who they are! Follow along each week as we share fun facts and history about this wonderful month. #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth https://ow.ly/TyEm50StT19 https://ow.ly/CAKt50StT1a

Today, we celebrate the 3️⃣ 4️⃣th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of those with disabilities! 🖊 At BCC, we are proud to create inclusive environments where all children can experience belonging and reach their fullest potential! 💙 🧡 💛 ❤️ #bcc #visuallyimpaired #blindness #headstart #earlyheadstart #earlychildhoodeducation #childrenwithdisabilities #DisabilityIndependenceDay #DisabilityAwarenessMonth

Celebrating #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay today! 🎉 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas of public life. Creating accessibility is a path to the "E" in DEI = equity. It's not complicated to be fair, but it does require conscious, deliberate, and strategic thinking. As an OD | DEI | HR practitioner, I find that using universal design concepts is one way of driving our world and workplaces to be fair and kind to all people. #equity #fairness #freedom #inclusion #consciousculture #universaldesign #humankindness

July 26th is National Disability Independence Day. Today celebrates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 and the strides we've made towards greater inclusion and accessibility. Together, let's continue to advocate for a more inclusive society where everyone has the chance to succeed.⭐ #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusivity #WorkforceDevelopment #ADA

Eleven years ago I had no idea why this mattered or what type of impact Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) had on so many lives. It wasn’t that I didn’t care, it just didn’t impact my life in any way. At least that’s what I thought. I reflect back and realize it would impact my life, but I didn’t know how much. That all changed in June 2013 as Stephanie and I welcomed our son, Solomon, into the world, who was born with Spina Bifida (diagnosed in utero). Now there isn’t a day that goes by the ADA doesn’t matter to us. If you don’t know why ADA is important take it upon yourself to learn why before July wraps. Here is a little starter for you. According to The Pew Research Center, “There are about 42.5 million Americans with disabilities, making up 13% of the civilian noninstitutionalized population, according to U.S. Census Bureau data from 2021. This group includes people with hearing, vision, cognitive, walking, self-care or independent living difficulties.” There is still a lot of work left to do. Despite laws that prohibit discrimination and promote inclusion, people with disabilities often face inequities and exclusion from many areas of life, including healthcare, education, work, and community. Groups like ‘To Be Like Me’ are doing amazing work helping others learn about different types of disabilities and how these individuals live there life each day with their disability. The To Be Like Me mission statement is “It is our mission to break down the barriers that exist for those with different abilities and shed light on the positive impact of inclusion, ignite compassion, and foster awareness of the unique abilities of others.” Don’t make the mistake like I did by thinking it doesn’t impact you…it does… trust me. If you know of someone with a disability or a family who helps care for a disabled loved one, take time to ask them about their life and what they go through. Doing this will change your view and brighten their day. And when the 35th anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act rolls around you will remember why this is so important to so many Americans.

Check out the July issue of the SE3 Read.Watch.Listen! July is Disability Pride Month and has been observed annually since 2015, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law in July 1990. Although many forms of disability exist, the resources included in this issue focus on supporting peers with physical disabilities. https://lnkd.in/gPCuKPmh Read Watch Listen is a monthly forum hosted by the NCSEA SE3 Committee to share and promote conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion within the structural engineering profession. #se3 #ncsea #weSEEaboveandbeyond #engagement #structuralengineers #structuralengineering #constructionindustry #education #diversity #equity #inclusion #belonging #dei #disability #ada #universaldesign

Today is #DisabilityIndependence Day! It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and draws awareness to the many barriers still faced. Today, we honor the rights afforded to individuals with disabilities while recognizing the ongoing need to ensure the inclusion of every person in our communities. #DisabilityServices #DisabilityRights #DisabilityInclusion